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Espresso and a selection of favorite liqueurs are good with the brownies.
Makes 25 Brownies.
INGREDIENTS
4ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/4cups sugar
2teaspoons grated orange peel
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4teaspoon salt
3large eggs
3/4cup all purpose flourtopping
1/2cup whipping cream
1teaspoon grated orange peel
5 1/2ounces [...]
INGREDIENTS
3egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 cup blanched almonds , chopped very fine
4bittersweet chocolate squares, grated
1/4 cup maraschino cherries , chopped fine
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 275.
Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they are doubled in size.
Continue beating and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
Continue beating until the whites create stiff glossy peaks and the sugar is completely dissolved.
Make sure [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup butter , softened
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups flaked coconut , divided
maraschino cherries orchocolate chocolate Hershey’s chocolate kisses
DIRECTIONS
In a mixing bowl cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar, until light and fluffy.
Combine in egg yolk, extract, and juice.
Combine in the flour, powder, and salt, creaming and blending well.
Add in 3 cups of the coconut.
Cover and chill for [...]
INGREDIENTS
3 large egg whites, at room temp
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar , preferable superfineor Splenda granular , artificial sweetener
1 teaspoon spearmint extractor
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
red food coloring, as neeeded
15red starlight mint candies, crushed medium-fine
DIRECTIONS
NOTES:.
I used green starlight mint candies and I used only 14. The amount is up to you.
I also used 1 drop green food color.
As in working with egg whites always make [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (7ounce)jar marshmallow creme
1 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
melted chocolate , for drizzling
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350*.
Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine marshmallow creme, peanut butter and milk; stir until smooth.
Add popcorn and peanuts; coat evenly.
Lightly grease hands and form popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes.
Cool on cookie sheet at least 20 [...]